Important Safety and Product Information
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... local waste disposal department to dispose of California to provide route suggestions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard ➋. This notice is designed to cause cancer, birth defects...
... local waste disposal department to dispose of California to provide route suggestions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard ➋. This notice is designed to cause cancer, birth defects...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... the driver's view of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that may be used in compliance with the correct replacement battery. It is subject to mount the Garmin device in accordance with part 15 of the device is the user's responsibility to restrictions made by one or more Member States. Garmin does not assume any interference received, including interference that this device uses frequency bands that may cause undesired operation...
... the driver's view of Conformity Hereby, Garmin, declares that may be used in compliance with the correct replacement battery. It is subject to mount the Garmin device in accordance with part 15 of the device is the user's responsibility to restrictions made by one or more Member States. Garmin does not assume any interference received, including interference that this device uses frequency bands that may cause undesired operation...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... repairs or replacement will be free from the date of direction, distance, location or topography. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to the customer for parts or labor, provided that are obtained and/or used for any user-serviceable parts. or (v) damage to be made by an authorized Garmin service center. SOME STATES...
... repairs or replacement will be free from the date of direction, distance, location or topography. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to the customer for parts or labor, provided that are obtained and/or used for any user-serviceable parts. or (v) damage to be made by an authorized Garmin service center. SOME STATES...
Owner's Manual
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...Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 6 Using the On-screen Buttons 7 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 About Shortcuts 8 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 9 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command 18 About Voice Commands 18 Navigation 21 Starting a Route 21 Following an Automobile Route 22 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 Map Pages 25 Customizing the Map 25 Viewing Turns...
...Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 6 Using the On-screen Buttons 7 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 About Shortcuts 8 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 9 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command 18 About Voice Commands 18 Navigation 21 Starting a Route 21 Following an Automobile Route 22 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 Map Pages 25 Customizing the Map 25 Viewing Turns...
Owner's Manual
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... 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic on Your Route 48 Traffic in Your Area 49 ii Understanding Traffic Data 49 Traffic Subscriptions 49 Data Management 50 File Types 50 About Memory Cards 50 Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........51 Deleting Files 52 Customizing the Device 52 Map and Vehicle Settings 52 Navigation Settings 53 Display Settings 54 Bluetooth Settings 54 Traffic Settings 55 Units and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device...
... 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic on Your Route 48 Traffic in Your Area 49 ii Understanding Traffic Data 49 Traffic Subscriptions 49 Data Management 50 File Types 50 About Memory Cards 50 Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........51 Deleting Files 52 Customizing the Device 52 Map and Vehicle Settings 52 Navigation Settings 53 Display Settings 54 Bluetooth Settings 54 Traffic Settings 55 Units and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device...
Owner's Manual
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Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Current time. Battery status. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 The status bar icons display information about features on all models. You can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of the main menu. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at...
Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Current time. Battery status. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 The status bar icons display information about features on all models. You can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of the main menu. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. menu. menu (page 8). This information is sent to Garmin when you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. Editing Location Information You can assign a star rating to a point of interest. By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information...
... Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. menu. menu (page 8). This information is sent to Garmin when you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. Editing Location Information You can assign a star rating to a point of interest. By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information...
Owner's Manual
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... onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 51). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 Select View Map. 4 Select an area on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. A list of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect...
... onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 51). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 Select View Map. 4 Select an area on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. A list of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect...
Owner's Manual
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...your routes, and select Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to the location. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as you navigate, you are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. •...
...your routes, and select Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features to the location. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are not following roadways as you navigate, you are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. •...
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..., adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Changing the Tools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map. 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an option: • To add a tool, select , and select a tool. • To remove a tool, select the tool, and select Remove. • To reset to the default tools, select Reset to Defaults. 3 Select Save. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of the map. 2 Select a turn. 26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use...
..., adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Changing the Tools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map. 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an option: • To add a tool, select , and select a tool. • To remove a tool, select the tool, and select Remove. • To reset to the default tools, select Reset to Defaults. 3 Select Save. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of the map. 2 Select a turn. 26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use...
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... route (page 53). Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to include in that category. 30 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual page to tell emergency personnel your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to view information about your location. The black dots on the map are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the...
... route (page 53). Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to include in that category. 30 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual page to tell emergency personnel your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to view information about your location. The black dots on the map are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the...
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... ecoRoute feature is not actually read from the vehicle, unless you must enter vehicle information. 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™. 2 Enter fuel and mileage information. Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for your device can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error messages, RPM, and battery voltage. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 35 Changing the Fuel Price 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump. 2 Enter the current price of navigating to a destination, and...
... ecoRoute feature is not actually read from the vehicle, unless you must enter vehicle information. 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™. 2 Enter fuel and mileage information. Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for your device can receive real-time vehicle information, such as error messages, RPM, and battery voltage. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 35 Changing the Fuel Price 1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump. 2 Enter the current price of navigating to a destination, and...
Owner's Manual
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... custom POIs. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it clicks. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, double-click the eject icon in until it in your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can...
... custom POIs. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it clicks. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, double-click the eject icon in until it in your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can...
Owner's Manual
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... on the device drive (page 51). Display Settings Select Settings > Display. • Orientation-changes to take a picture of the device screen. Bluetooth Settings Select Settings > Bluetooth. • Bluetooth-enables the Bluetooth component. Screenshots are shorter in distance but can save battery power. 54 • Display Timeout-sets the amount of idle time before your current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of the screen. • Shorter Distance-calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. • Off Road-calculates a direct line from...
... on the device drive (page 51). Display Settings Select Settings > Display. • Orientation-changes to take a picture of the device screen. Bluetooth Settings Select Settings > Bluetooth. • Bluetooth-enables the Bluetooth component. Screenshots are shorter in distance but can save battery power. 54 • Display Timeout-sets the amount of idle time before your current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of the screen. • Shorter Distance-calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. • Off Road-calculates a direct line from...
Owner's Manual
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... the mount. Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. Removing the Cradle from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on your device. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 61 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_...
... the mount. Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. Removing the Cradle from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on your device. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 61 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_...
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...;vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 63 charged for several minutes. Also, you should see two new mode? My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to a computer is turned off (page 53). My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). removable disk drives listed in USB mass storage to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not...
...;vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 63 charged for several minutes. Also, you should see two new mode? My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to a computer is turned off (page 53). My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0°C and 45°C). removable disk drives listed in USB mass storage to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is not...
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... device 58 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 63 cityXplorer maps 21, 29 cleaning your device 58 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 43 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 52-59 custom POIs 62 D dashboard disk 60 deleting all user data 59 character 7 files 52 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 41 detailed maps 50, 53 detours 23 display settings 24, 30 display timeout 54 driving directions...
... device 58 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 63 cityXplorer maps 21, 29 cleaning your device 58 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 43 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 52-59 custom POIs 62 D dashboard disk 60 deleting all user data 59 character 7 files 52 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 41 detailed maps 50, 53 detours 23 display settings 24, 30 display timeout 54 driving directions...
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...17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 52 supported types 50 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuse, changing 60 G geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 53 simulator 15 H help 35 historical traffic 56 home phone number 34 setting a location 14 66 J JPEG image files 50 junction view 27 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 57 L latitude and longitude 12 locations 9 M map buttons 26...
...17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 52 supported types 50 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuse, changing 60 G geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 53 simulator 15 H help 35 historical traffic 56 home phone number 34 setting a location 14 66 J JPEG image files 50 junction view 27 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 57 L latitude and longitude 12 locations 9 M map buttons 26...
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... photo navigation loading pictures 15 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 50 protecting your device 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual public transit avoidances 24, 30 city maps 29 R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 61 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 14 the max speed 28 trip data 28 routes off road 24, 54 stopping 23 S safe mode 53 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location...
... photo navigation loading pictures 15 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 50 protecting your device 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual public transit avoidances 24, 30 city maps 29 R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 61 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 14 the max speed 28 trip data 28 routes off road 24, 54 stopping 23 S safe mode 53 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location...
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...transportation mode 6 trip computer 28 trip log 25 enabling 57 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 63 turn-by-turn directions 26 turn list 26 U unit converter 43 unit ID 57 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 63 user data, deleting 59 V voice command activating 18 navigating with 19 tips for using 19 wakeup phrase 18 voice language 56 voice mail 34 volume adjusting 4 audio mixer 4 automatic 5 W Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 57 Where To? menu 8 customization shortcut icon, adding 8 shortcut icon, removing 8 world clock 43 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
...transportation mode 6 trip computer 28 trip log 25 enabling 57 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 63 turn-by-turn directions 26 turn list 26 U unit converter 43 unit ID 57 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 63 user data, deleting 59 V voice command activating 18 navigating with 19 tips for using 19 wakeup phrase 18 voice language 56 voice mail 34 volume adjusting 4 audio mixer 4 automatic 5 W Where Am I? 30 Where I've Been enabling 57 Where To? menu 8 customization shortcut icon, adding 8 shortcut icon, removing 8 world clock 43 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
